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title: "Ferret Holding Equipment"
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# Ferret Holding Equipment

Buyer: MHRA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ef9f3a2-d253-4550-83e0-9c12a5d5c367

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## Summary

The MHRA is currently conducting a public tender for the procurement of Ferret Holding Equipment, specifically aimed at replacing obsolete mobile caging units. This project falls under the industry category of animal products and related products and is located in England, United Kingdom. The tender is at the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 3 January 2022. The total value of the contract is £38,000, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in animal welfare products and related services. Companies that can provide custom-designed caging solutions or have experience in manufacturing animal holding equipment would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement can help these businesses expand their market presence and contribute to innovative solutions in animal care.

## Notice

We are looking to replace our existing obsolete mobile caging units. The caging will be designed as 'towers', consisting of 2 cages per tower, with each cage able to house a single adult ferret. We require 8 towers, equalling 16 cages in total within CL4 facilities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ea71a10-0d9e-4804-83a5-ce34dea70b5a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2022 - 22 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MHRA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03140000 - Animal products and related products

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2021 at 15:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ea71a10-0d9e-4804-83a5-ce34dea70b5a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ea71a10-0d9e-4804-83a5-ce34dea70b5a
  2nd December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000H0rS/4DtN3ffYafKIaCj2ej197IO8EBpwOssx_CVDRkPvORs
  Atamis Tender Instruction
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000H0rX/pF1TyAjF0OPNTXtLkTJvquSJG7f6kmZ.zMIMqbRWhAQ
  Ferret Caging Functional Specification

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